Movies like Anywhere but Here

This touching saga encapsulates the tumultuous relationship between a mother and daughter, paralleling the emotional rollercoaster depicted in Anywhere but Here. With Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger at the helm, Terms of Endearment delves into family dynamics and personal growth through life's challenges.

This heartwarming yet emotional drama, featuring Susan Sarandon and Julia Roberts, delves into the lives of a non-traditional family grappling with change. Stepmom presents a realistic and heart-rending examination of family bonds that viewers who appreciate Anywhere but Here's narrative may find appealing.

The Joy Luck Club delves deep into the lives of four Chinese-American immigrant families in San Francisco, focusing on the intergenerational and cultural struggles similar to the personal discovery and relationship themes in Anywhere but Here.

Starring Cher and Winona Ryder, Mermaids echoes the themes of mother-daughter conflict and coming-of-age featured prominently in Anywhere but Here. It's a story brimming with humor, pathos, and 1960s nostalgia that fans of robust family narratives will cherish.

This movie presents Drew Barrymore in a poignant tale of a young woman's journey through an unplanned pregnancy, motherhood, and self-fulfillment. Riding in Cars with Boys deals with life’s unexpected turns and the strength of familial relationships, akin to Anywhere but Here.

Georgia Rule follows a rebellious young woman sent to live with her stern grandmother, touching on themes of family reconciliation and personal growth. Fans of Anywhere but Here will appreciate the complex, multigenerational female dynamics at play.

In Her Shoes, starring Cameron Diaz and Toni Collette, explores the often-complicated relationships between siblings and their journey to self-discovery. Its focus on family and personal identity will resonate with audiences who enjoy the depth of storytelling in Anywhere but Here.

Adapted from Carrie Fisher's semi-autobiographical novel, Postcards from the Edge explores a fraught but tender mother-daughter relationship in Hollywood, making it a compelling choice for fans of the complex family dynamics portrayed in Anywhere but Here.